Parker’s Hydraulic Valve Division (HVS) is excited to announce the launch of cartridge valve selection and configuration capabilities within the eSYBER platform. The same trusted, web-based configurator tool widely used for mobile valve assemblies is now enhanced to include cartridge valves, enabling faster, easier, and more reliable product specification. Whether you’re developing a new manifold, […]
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Oct
Oct
Parker’s Fluid System Connectors (FSC) Division has announced an important update to its brass Push-to-Connect (PTC) straight fittings. The new design features a brass sleeve engineered to reduce tubing insertion and release forces, making installation faster, easier, and more consistent across applications. Improved Design for Better Performance The updated PTC fittings from Parker include a […]
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Oct
Oct
There is an upcoming change to the forged body used in Parker’s brass compression fittings, specifically for part numbers 168C-4-2 and 168CA-4-2. The change will take effect on November 1, 2025. Please contact us for drawings and print comparisons. The change will become effective on November 1, 2025. After this date, units of 168C-4-2 and […]
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Sep
Sep
Parker’s Quick Coupling Division (QCD) has announced that the Spectrum series of thermoplastic quick couplings is being obsoleted effective immediately. While existing purchase orders will be honored and fulfilled, new orders for Spectrum products will not be accepted. This notice is consistent with the broader global resourcing strategy and supply chain optimization initiatives at Parker. […]
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Sep
Sep
Affected Part Numbers FEM-1001-16FP-NL — Female Coupler, 1″ Body, NPTF Port A female coupler in the FEM/IF family with a 1″ body size and 1-11.5 NPTF female port (“FP”). It retains ISO 16028 design and the FEM flat-face architecture users expect. The obsoleted part has a no-lok feature, and the replacement (FEM-1001-16FP) features a sleeve-lock. […]
Parker’s FCG, FSC, and PTC Divisions Announced that over 650 Parts Will No Longer Be Available in Box Quantities. Parker’s Fluid Connector Group’s FSC and PTC divisions announced that hundreds of fittings will no longer available for box-quantity orders. The fittings are still available, but box-quantity specific part numbers can no longer be used to […]
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Jul
Jul
Parker composite body fittings replace Parker 5/32″ brass body push-to-connect (PTC) fittings, effective October 1, 2025.
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Jul
Jul
This fall, Parker’s Hose Products Division will implement a manufacturing process upgrade for selected 43‑Series crimp fittings. This initiative, originally announced on May 19, 2025, aims to ensure consistent performance, enhance product standardization, and streamline production. This blog includes revisions to the original announcement, including updated dimensions. Core Changes Rollout Timeline Affected Part Numbers & […]
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Jul
Jul
Parker announced new dimensions for selected configurations of their 77-Series crimp fittings in size -24.
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Jun
Jun
Parker Hannifin’s Fluid System Connectors Division has announced updates to select compression union fittings and 90° female elbows.